Saudi Arabia to Manufacture Satellite Equipment

The initial focus is on manufacturing an innovative HTS Ka-band terminal to provide high throughput for satellites fleets around the world

Saudi Arabia to Manufacture Satellite Equipment

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According to a publication on satnews, TAQNIA Space, Skyware and Crescent have signed a joint venture agreement in Saudi Arabia with KACST as the technology partner, aimed to build satellite equipment in Saudi Arabia.

The created JV (Joint Venture) aims to be a global manufacturer of satellite equipment, with the initial focus on manufacturing an innovative HTS Ka-band terminal to provide high throughput for satellites fleets around the world.

Skyware Company was acquired by Global Invacom in June 2015. The same company also acquired the Israeli OnePath Networks Company in November 2014. The aim of both acquisitions is to strengthen its global position as a provider of satellite communications equipment.

It seems that the Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia was established in order to enter Arab space markets in Africa and the Middle East.